Honda CRF250L Rally The Most Affordable Adventure Bike
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- My Review of the Honda Crf250L rally. Enjoy.
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One of the best video!
I have 2018 crf250l rally and I agree with you
02:58 that's really insightful. I think when a bike has power in spades, we tend to solve all our problems with power. But like said, once you get used to what's available, you start to find other solutions to meet the challenges on the road.
Very cool small capacity DS bike. I had a CRF250L a few years ago for about 6 months before I traded in for an NC700X. I usually ride XR650L and XR400R. The only downside I found with the CRF 250L was the rear suspension which seems way undersprung for my 95kg all up weight. Easily fixable with an aftermarket rear shock or doing some work on the rear suspension.
Thanks man! Just what i was looking for
6:51 - 2.7 Gal. Great review. Thanks.
I rode it home 30 miles from the dealer and my rear was bruised, get the seat concepts. I just cruise around the back roads, gravel roads, coal mines and spend the day exploring, hiking, fishing. Its reliable smooth easy to ride great on gas.
@@dickheadbrian Thanks for the tip. I want to buy a new CRF 300 rally and want to travel far away, so will probably get that Corbin seat, too.
Weak ass
Nice review, man. No fluff, just the good stuff.
Soooo glad you are on this bike and not the 450L. I bought my 18 Rally new while a 450L was 15 ft away. For some reasons the 450L is better but as a total package, the Rally is tough to beat, especially if you are going to use it as a true dual sport everyday machine. And when tastefully modded it just keeps on getting better. Keep the vids coming!
Completely agree!!!!
Great review sir, I have liked hondas for some time now and decided to buy the 250L for the price ya can't go past it
I got my rally back in 2017 and have 30k. I've added a Seat Concepts lifted seat, bar risers, Race Tech spring kit on the forks, EBC heavy clutch and a EJK tuner. With all that she's so much fun.
How many miles does your 250 Rally have now? Any expensive maintenance?
@@perezcp356252 30k is a lot already , I have 8k on mine now , just had to get new tires but nothing except oil changes other than that .
I never really cared for the term "entry level" I'm sure an experienced rider could really enjoy this bike .thanks for the review ....excellent!
I agree. I just bought one, which will be my third bike, behind a Triumph TT600 and a Ducati Monster 1200R.
This is a whole different level of fun for any experience level rider!
You are a Thinker, Sir.
I had bought one and got kinda annoyed here in Wyoming interstate speed is 80mph and it didn’t like it
@@cliftondugan5295 what was its happy riding speed im in Colorado and thinking about one for cruising through the mountains and trail to fishing holes
@@A-A_Ron89 I have a crf450l. It will cruise highway speed but I can’t power past cars the way I’d like. At 87mph that’s all it’s got
Grate job sir . Just the fuel gauge is a winer for me . I dont no why in 2019/2020 they dont put one on every Adventure bike like that and please a bigger gas tank .
It's the most beautiful of all the modern advs. If Honda would make a tenere competetor, it Shou be a 700cc Rally
Sooo true Carlos🤙🏻
ride the KTM 690SMCR and id agree.. 600cc and above is a much more comfortable experience. ive ridden 250's 400's and they are fun but the highway ehhhh.. when you are Adventure riding you sometimes need to make a run down the highway to the next trial.
Thanks for the video. I really think this is the bike for me.
Thanks. Great review. Real useful.
If i were to live in the US, considering the ridiculous speed limits and the crazy amount of back roads and land extention, i would definitely get one of these.
Im 6'3" and 280 pounds. I've been riding mine 40 miles a day and been getting 60 mph. Power is a bit low. But no problems
with 2021 honda put the 286cc engine and create the crf300l, 10% more power but more important 18% more torque
I know it's 3 years later,but how do you find the vibration through the handlebars at that speed?
Not enough to be a concern
Smooth review, thanks. I never ride but this calls me
I rode a CRF 250L a few years ago from Montana to Costa Rica. As anyone can probably guess, it was pretty awful in the states and Mexico. When I got to Guatemala, less highway, more cool little roads I started to really enjoy it. When I was doing little shakedown cruises in Montana before I left, it was a real pleasure putting around in the hills. When I actually hit the road with baggage, the already overloaded 250 was hardpressed to hit 65 under the best of conditions. I was wishing for something like the 1000 dollar XR 400 you mention at the beginning of the video. Not the bike's fault that I chose it. I was so used to using smaller bikes in Southeast Asia that I made a poor choice for the roadwork in the states. I wasn't expecting the bike to cruise at 70 but I was expecting it to perform a bit better. And gas mileage of a buzzing 250, no surprise because of the prior experience I mentioned, was painful as I was pulling over so often I rarely passed a motorcycle shop on my way to Washington* without the temptation of going in for a trade in.(yes it was a detour*) I think the 250 is a wonderful dual sport but if one is doing any distance on freeways, which can sometimes be unavoidable, I wouldn't recommend a 250. I know that can seem rather obvious but I travelled around on a YBR 125 in the Andes in Peru and had a load of fun. And I know that I never wished that I had a bigger bike there. (Well...maybe a 250 hihihi) Anyway, great footage! Nice work!
ok i see what your saying, but to get a bike above 250cc with low maintenance intervals you are most likely stuck with a dual sport that still has a carb.
A lot of shit talk on the 250 but you know what a klr650 that’s 40hp is barely any better on the highway
Nice review Mark, it's another solid and excellent bike from Honda. It's so nice to ride on the trails ( I've ridden one) and great value for the money. I just hope that someone at Honda will one day reflect on the pedigree of the mighty XR650R and make a worthy successor!. Riding the 250 it felt so light...but when I take out my XR650R THAT feels light compared to most adventure bikes!. XR650R Rally (with electric start!) please Mr. Honda! Cheers, Steve
Stephen Eldridge XR650L with a plastic tank.
Just watched a vid, “Peru Adventure/2018/BUSH BIKE BOYS/Honda CRF250RALLY”. 2 men on loaded bikes traversing some impressive terrain, 2200km (1367miles) in the Andes. This bike is definitely underrated. I may be biased as l own the L version and know what a great bike it is to ride and own.
Good looking steed. Great review!
The Honda CRF250L; the Swiss Army Knife of dual-sports.
Just a note - fuel capacity mention at 6'50" should be 2.7 gallons, or 10 litres. Not 2.7 liters as stated. Great video. Need this bike to be sold in Vietnam please!
If i buy crf250l, i would do 2 changes: 1.tyres - metzeler 6 days extreme 2. Install shorter gears (by another chain set)
Fantastic Review. Ya almost got me wanting one.
Right on Brian thanks for watching
Simply add YSS Rear shock designed for that bike and the race tech front fork upgrade which includes an additional spring and better fork oil, and you have an awesome machine that can handle all-terrain super comfortable. Soaks up all the bumps effortlessly for a superb ride total cost 650
Nice review Mark...Im not sure how the xr would be similar but l guess ld have to ride a rally to know 😁 Probably not my cup of tea with the weight being what it is but gosh the value seems darn hard to beat if your looking for that class of an adventure bike 👍
How do you only have 7k subscribers. This is a great review.
Because CZcams doesn’t like me and I look like brad pitt
Very nice review, Berm... Thanks.
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5:01 beautiful photo.
great review
Thx matt
Great review thanks 👍🇬🇧
I have owned from new an XR400 2003, still have it would never sell it, it’s mine forever, love it. Electric start Mikuni pumper, lots of mods & Enduristan luggage. The best trail bike built ever !
the tank is 10.1 liters which is 2.64 gal.
If you have Questions on the Crf250L Rally shoot below! Thanks again for watching!
How many miles are you getting out of a full tank ? How much fuel do you have to carry?
Im 5'9, will this bike be too tall for me?
How much for one?
@@yarniekali1563 Just under 3k second hand and 5k new
I see that the rally has more suspension travel, i weigh around 220lbs, would the rally be a better choice over the stock crf250l? this will be my first bike ever. I feel like with my riding habbits from my younger days that i will bottom the suspension out easily.
Love this
This Honda with the 600cc xr-dominator will be perfect
Love my 250 rally , I have 2 other bikes both 650's and love the rally over them anyday because I had a back injury and the rally treats my back gooder . ( Yeah I said gooder on purpose 😏).
Wowww love it....
I I’m getting this bike in two weeks!
Nice Review, I shall go for the CRF250L. I cannot justify the extra money for the Rally
I bought a 2018 and I'd love it
How much more is the rally?
@@Celtics20 I live in Thailand where the CRF250L and CRF250 Rally are manufactured and the price of the CRF250L is 140,000 bt => 4,660 US$ or 3500 GB pounds. Just remember the Rally being a lot more for more plastic panels to get damaged and bigger fuel tank basically.
WOW MAN!! you are a creative MONSTER!! WHo would have thought that 8 and a half minutes of a droning voice and watching your front fender would be so exquisitely entertaining???
At least I dont have a man bun👍
Nice Video!
Thanks for the video. I'm interested in this bike.
Just wondering why do you think this bike might fit your needs?
@@bermcannonk I sold my YZ250 about 6 months ago. I raced it up until I was 24 or so. I have a 2 year old and we just bought my wife a klx140L. I want something slow. I'm still looking into all the offerings but this looks fun so far. I have not looked into the base 250L yet though
It's a great bike for sure. If you're willing to do a couple of mods yourself the CRF250L can be had for a substantial amount less and can easily add a better options for the same price or less.
Absolutely. The CRF 250 rally just took me by surprise on how nice it is and I think you could save more money by going with other models but this just looks nice and futuristic.
You're riding a great place！
Awesome review have you ever ridden one compared to a CB500X? :) Been trying to decide between the two for a trip to Iceland an as my every day adv bike. Had a GSA 1200 previously which was a reliability disaster.
very good review...
Did you go with ABS brakes? The color scheme on this bike is done well.
Bro any advice to make this bike lower?or convert to supermotard?Thankx
Good review
Miss your content bro. I watch some of it on repeat. Are you coming back one day or has curtain closed for good?
Great video thank you I am 195 pounds do you recommend upgrading the rear shock to the YSS and Upgrading the front shock suspension with Race Tech?
Sure allan, that could work and would make it stay up more in the stroke.
I like the drone footage. I'm picking up my 300l Rally this week. Can't wait!
Great bike for adventure
yo when you say tucking and getting aero to hit 70 - what size crf can hit 70 comfortably?
i just passed das and i think i want something offroad / adv / flat seat. but i defo want to keep up with and maybe pass cars on motorway at 70.
I get 65 out of my 11hp chinese made 125cc benelli - am i small enough for this 250 to be enough or maybe 350 or something?
think i want small and nimble and fun, but maybe i don't. rode intructors cb1000r and it felt like my 125, so nimble and manouvreable -do i just look at litre bikes then? so much choice lol
“Counter balance” inside the engine would be called a “balance shaft” I’m looking towards this bike because I just took my Grom off-road and it was awful lol fun but but meant for that the highway speed was also an issue
When I fall down I want a 250, that KLR650 is heavy when gassed and loaded.
KLRJUNE easier said than done. Things happen
The DR350 or 650 are both excellent and lighter
Nice
I HAVE A 2013 WITH 41000 MILES THAT I BOUGHT NEW. DRIVE TO WORK 5 DAYS A WEEK GET 65MPG , FAST ENOUGH FOR IN TOWN, LOOKS COOL , BEST BIKE I HAVE EVER HAD! YEs 41000 miles and still running!
Right on✊🏼
How it behaves on the wet roads?
Dude, when I see you on the sand road, you forgot to turn ABS OFF !!!! Be careful man, turn that crap off the second you know you go off-road. Great video !
I hate Abs with a passion. 😎
@@bermcannonk you have no idea how much I hate it. Honda has to keep ABS ON automatically during each engine start (due to safety regulations), I forgot to turn it off so many times man. Becomes unsafe as hell !
i mean, maybe. my re himalayan cost like half of what this does and it handles trails(dirtbike/atv trails as that's all i have locally) pretty good. highway top speed is lacking though just like this, 135 max 110-120 is happy (kmh) those speeds are without tucking. i will say that i don't get the suspension you do but aftermarket upgrades aren't too pricey and the suspension it has does pretty good. handled jumps with ease.(7.8/7.0 inches, never bottomed it out yet).
edit: i just checked the p[rices again, theyre about the same. i could have sworn the rally was selling for 12k cad this summer but its down to about 7 now.
for tar road riding, do you not need to use road wheels ? is it necessary ?
I am thinking about purchasing a CRF250L, but I had a question hopefully you can answer. I am 6'3" and I weight 255 lbs. Am I too big for this bike, or would it be okay for a guy my size? I rode dual sports when I was younger. Now, I am 40 years old and thinking of getting back into it. So, I haven't been on a motorcycle in a while. Everyone tells me to go with the Yamaha WR250R but I just don't know that my skill level requires the level of performance the WR yields.
I love Honda CRF rally a lot
With the vid having 491k views I think I should do a video on the new crf300 🤔
I considered this bike but ultimately the price and weight saw me buy a DRZ400E for half the price and twice the grunt and equal reliability.
That's the gee ow,go!
Half? Twice?
I have this motorcycle and I love it. Did more than 3000 miles in Rocky Mountains and had a trip to Utah and did some off road for 7 days on stock bike. Can't wait to do some small upgrades next year. I'm a beginner in this bike category, it's my first adventure bike or off road bike ever.
Boom. Glad to hear Milan. 🤙🏻
I am from Nepal. I ride this bike on daily basis as a primary commuter. I have made a travel of around 20,000 kms in this bike on every type of road. Bike just perform owesome. You can ride this bike whole day and you still like to ride more. What a smooth and beautiful bike. Loving it... Ride safe and have fun.......🤙🏽
Good honda crf
cant wait til these inevitably hit the used market
They are already out there but most want new prices or they are thrashed real hard with stupid mods or homemade repairs from people who have no business doing such tasks
Good review, liked and subbed
I'm only a few minutes into the vid, but so far, great review!
I had to pause it at 3:00 to ask ya: What camera harness are you using? [I've used the Cotton Carrier V1 for like 5ish+ years]
While it's killer for the most part, I still find that my neck and shoulders end up feeling a whole lotta' strain - with extended use.
*My chest-mount most often sees a full-frame DSLR with 150-600mm lens, so weighing other options all the time. haha
Curious how your setup feels / how ya like it?
Thanks!
😊👍
Sam -
PS: Killer job with your review/video!
This had to have been one of The Best I've seen yet for this bike! Well done bro! 🤘
Just saw ome today i store and had to google it. I had a 250 l last year and liked it until i gor on thw hiway and it just couldnt keep up. Nothing like being on a bike with a 18 wheelet behind you and he speeding down on you. This bike sure is sexy in person !!
What are your thoughts oaths VS Yamaha WR250R. WOW 350 LB ??? I have a a XR650L and it has pips and plastic tank and I think it weighs about 345 lb.... I kinda wanted a lighter street legal bike for more off road than my XR650L. I like my 650 but too big and tall for tight off road.
Imagine if Honda came out with a fuel Injected, electric start, XR650R, with a subframe, and real headlight. They re-released an upgraded NSX , ford is re-releasing the Bronco and the GT, why not dream of a re-released upgraded XR650R.
Would you have any second thoughts on choosing this for the Trans America Trail or an Alaska to Bay Area, CA trip?
For Rides more then 5 days I like bmw gs 850 or the honda africa twin. But this bike will do it.
I wish they would have made this a 450 or at least 350. being in Colorado, the crf250L barely hits 70mph. or this would be the ultimate light adventure bike for lower elevation states
I agree will✊🏼
Last year I started riding on a crf250l and went up to Colorado, i was seriously ill equipped, came back a few months back on my KTM 250 XCF and it was a world of a difference, the bike is ok for where I live in Louisiana but the KTM changed the game
Was this recorded near superstition mt southern ca?
Imagine if you uncork it. Could turn into a beast. In the end anything is possible with money. I think Honda hit the marks on this one. A friend of mine bought one for his wife.
Yes. Fabian this bike modded would be sick!
I’m trying to get into adventure and trail riding. I grew up with a Honda trail 90.
I’ve been contemplating pickin up a new bike. Looking at Yamaha TW 200 and this Honda bike.
What would you recommend?
I would say the tw200
It’ll give you more range and more options to go different places.
Beautiful footage, thank you very much! =)
If only the bike had 350-400 cc, it would be the best bike on the market
Mark Aurelius it can just gotta look at swapping some parts from 300r.
I was thinking the same thing, about a Yahama XT350 I owned years ago. That could move considering it was only 100cc more than this.
Mark Aurelius
DRZ400 is cheaper in some markets (including my city).....
@@Rick_Sanchez_C137_ not something you wanna ride long distances, at least not in a hot country, believe me
@@andystm and a crf250 is?
I have had such a motorcycle for several months, my conclusion is heavy low-powered hulking hippo!
Great vid, incredible bike. But definitely not the most affordable checkout the CSC TT250 ( zongshen ), partial honda clone starting at 2k
I'll never understand how honda managed to make a 250 weigh the exact same as a 650L
350lbs is inexcusable. I have experience with the regular 250L model and it's a great little bike but the wr250r outclasses it so much.
Agreed. My ktm 530 weighs about 250 and has twcie the power. I know it was twice the $$ but a 350 lb 250 series bike with what 24hp ? Sounds TIRING in the woods.
Thiwan** lol
I came so close to buying one, but Im a wee-guy. Ended up with a KTM XCW 300 at 220lbs. Shame
@@mtbalot i prefer Suzuki dr 650 same weigh but real power
650 has better lighter material to keep the weight down
I'm getting the impression that an old geezer like me would be better off on something like this for dual sport trail rides than the 450L... My clutch wrist is a little weak though & a lot of clutching is a concern. My KLR has been decent but it's not a trail bike. I'm tryin' to get my homework done... thanks
if clutch is a concern there are hydraulic clutch kits which supposedly help or just go with a rekluse for a few hundred more. for trail use being able to just ride it without worrying about clutchin might help.
@@0xsergy perfect... learning with the help of others... I'd not heard of a hydraulic clutch until just recently. thankyou
@@bj-th7ul do some googlin. a lot of bikes already come with hydro clutches so if it already has one fitting an aftermarket one(probably) won't help. Rekluses are available for most bikes, pretty common for older dudes for the same reason you have.
@jeff deathrage get a 450l, get a drz400. Dont bother with any of the 250's they are gutless pigs
Start strength training. Not only will that strengthen your wrists but improve your durability.
Is the rally worth the extra money compared to just the L? Great video?
Does the rally panel fit the 250L?
Now if they made a 450 version of this with suspension sorted and everything else the same we would have the adventure bike. Waiting.
I agree Bruno
Exactly! I am a big dude, and need a bit more hustle to get me down the road
Jeremy loose some weight lol
Jeremy this bike is not for big boys. unless you big bore it.
Theyv teased it, i have the 250 rally now n put a new exhaust for bit more power, i love it but im a big boy and need bit morr power particularly on the road , ill get a 701 husky or 690ktm if they dont come out with this soon
www.cycleworld.com/2013/01/18/honda-crf450-rally-first-look/
Hi I'm brand new to bikes I got a pit bike last year with me m8s and I'm looking to take the next step up
I'm only a weekend rider at best
Anything u would recommend
Loved the video thanks
Hey David. This bike would be a great start or look into the ktm 390 rally.
What about the Versys 300? How does it compare?
What if most of my riding is on the street? Is it buzzy or vibey at 55-65 mph?
What size tires do you have on that bike? I have a 2019 CRF250L, and wanna upgrade my tires.. Very informative video, thanks.
STI’s
@@bermcannonk what size?
Will be interesting if Honda does similar with the 450L
Or a 800
@@bermcannonk Damn, come on man, 650cc is moooore than enough. a twin cylinder CRF650 Rally is the perfect sweetspot. 60-70 HP is all you need
What about those frequent valve adjustments?
Hey man that is a big title. Whatever the bike is in your situation, is most likely the best ADV bike for you! Everyone's requirements are different, even on slow bikes. Not sure if your title was just based on 'new' bikes or what. So many people have been having 'affordable' ADV adventures on clapped our xr's, tw's, klx's, and other plate-able bikes it's ridiculous not to include them.
Great review but I'm getting hung up on the title. (most affordable ADV bike)
Its youtube. Its like Hollywood.........just entertainment.
I am between buying tw200 and saving up a little more for one of these hmmm. Choices...
I'm sold......:)
Who bought you?
Looks, like small decent brother of Africa Twin
Cute... I own one. and you don't mention the seat height at ALL.... IF you are 200 lbs or more.. as most Americans are.. Front springs and a new rear Ohlins rear shock. {possible lowering links}.. aftermarket exhaust and a EJK tuner to say the least... and I changed the sprockets... I do love my Rally but after you get crash bars etc. she is up weight a bit.. and I feel most people won't be able to deal w/ the tall saddle...
Good points captain sam!
i need a new bike my 650l aint cutting it for my anymore, not sure if i want to stay supermoto or move on but i would like highway
speed
is it possible to install a larger front wheel? Thank you. This is going to be my first bike.
I am not sure, curious why do you want a larger wheel?
@@bermcannonk Larger front wheels adds to safety, smaller back wheels adds to torque.
Honda did their homework on this one. 2 weeks of riding you won’t even notice you will need a larger front. The bike is very forgiving.
Where is this located sir?